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WELL ITS ON NOW

Received call from oncologist for first Lupron shot next Tuesday and measurement for radiation. I took first Casodex last night before watching end of...

Received call from oncologist for first Lupron shot next Tuesday and measurement...

Howard53545

•4 years ago

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Stony Brook Estrogen Trial for COVID-19.

I recently mentioned that testosterone was an immunosuppressor & that there might be a COVID survival advantage for males with testosterone [T] below 350...

I recently mentioned that testosterone was an immunosuppressor & that there migh...

pjoshea13

•4 years ago

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Should I still have my Zoladex injection

Hi folks I have been on Zoladex for 2& 1/2 years & my PSA has gone from 0.01 to 0.2 It could be 3 - 4weeks before my next Onc appointment, I know you generally...

Hi folks I have been on Zoladex for 2& 1/2 years & my PSA has gone from 0.01 to ...

Chubby42

•4 years ago

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Need Boston area help

I'm in Boston area, Dana-Farber has cancelled my appointments, because I'm not critical at the moment. But, DX PSA 1000+, with extensive metastasis, please...

I'm in Boston area, Dana-Farber has cancelled my appointments, because I'm not c...

DarkEnergy

•4 years ago

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Message editing

I resent the fact that messages are edited by the staff of this blog.. I give a lot of thought and time in replying to posts only to have someone edit out...

I resent the fact that messages are edited by the staff of this blog.. I give a...

afab

•4 years ago

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Casodex and Lupron

I had surgery in 2014, SRT in 2018, an axium scan last week that show uptake of PC in left nodes. My oncologist says he can microwave it. I will take casodex...

I had surgery in 2014, SRT in 2018, an axium scan last week that show uptake of ...

Howard53545

•4 years ago

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PSA still increases after 2 months of Lucrin

As shared, my dad's T level was still high after orchiectomy (greater than 20 ng/dL). His doctor advised him to inject Lucrin. It is more than 2 months but his...

As shared, my dad's T level was still high after orchiectomy (greater than 20 ng...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Do Medical Oncologists tell us about clinical trials at other hospitals, or must we find them ourselves? Any specific doctors or hospitals?

It seems that they should know and tell us.... Do different hospitals or doctors have different policies/protocols on this? Doe this differ among doctors...

It seems that they should know and tell us.... Do different hospitals or doctors...

Barbara345

•4 years ago

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71 yo, Gleason 10

Grandad recently had a biopsy as he was struggling to urinate, results came back suggesting a Gleason score of 10 and a psa of 5.4. Currently waiting on the...

Grandad recently had a biopsy as he was struggling to urinate, results came back...

Nicholas27

•4 years ago

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Does Casodex Cause Testosterone Spike?

Does anyone know if Casodex can cause an initial spike in testosterone levels? I had been on Casodex for almost 2 weeks in preparation for my ADT treatment....

Does anyone know if Casodex can cause an initial spike in testosterone levels? ...

DJBUNK

•4 years ago

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Stereotactic Ablative Radiotherapy for Management of Spinal Metastases

TAKE-HOME MESSAGE Spinal metastases are a source of significant pain and morbidity, especially in patients with advanced prostate cancer. This study evaluated...

TAKE-HOME MESSAGE Spinal metastases are a source of significant pain and morbidi...

TNCanuck

•4 years ago

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Anti-inflammatory for PCa and Covid?

This Australian company, Noxopharm, has had some success in trials with its anti-inflammatory drug, Veyonda. Now, it looks like there might be some crossover...

This Australian company, Noxopharm, has had some success in trials with its anti...

mistersafety

•4 years ago

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Xtandi side effects?

Hi all , Have you had a tingling/prickly itchy feeling under your skin with xtandi? I'm wondering if anyone has tips managing this, if it eventually went away,...

Hi all , Have you had a tingling/prickly itchy feeling under your skin with xtan...

ellie2211

•4 years ago

10 Replies

Is Artemisinin effective in fighting prostate cancer?

Hello friends, I came across the following article published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry that claims that Artemisinin blocks Prostate Cancer:...

Hello friends, I came across the following article published in the Journal of B...

Pcnmyy

•4 years ago

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Dad diagnosed with bone mets, confused, need some info plz..

Hello everyone, I'm writing this post, because i need some helpful information! my dad, who is 58 years old was initially diagnosed with stage 2 prostate...

Hello everyone, I'm writing this post, because i need some helpful information!...

Maraba90

•4 years ago

70 Replies

Found cancer by TURP

My husband of 40plus years had a TURP performed on him in Dec 2019. We had already suspected cancer and he was told he has aggressive prostate cancer, Gleason...

My husband of 40plus years had a TURP performed on him in Dec 2019. We had alre...

Ming1828

•4 years ago

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Flomax & COVID-19 Survival

Tamsulosin [Flomax] "is a medication used to treat symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and chronic prostatitis and to help with the passage...

Tamsulosin [Flomax] "is a medication used to treat symptomatic benign prostatic ...

pjoshea13

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Curiosity

Anyone out there that is 91 or older with prostate cancer?

Ming1828

•4 years ago

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Lynparza [Olaparib] news

See news release below signature [1]. Previously: "The Phase III PROfound trial had met its primary endpoint in August 2019, showing significantly improved...

See news release below signature [1]. Previously: "The Phase III PROfound trial ...

pjoshea13

•4 years ago

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Treatment for high grade neuroendocrine small cell

MY husband is starting a 3 day treatment on Monday. It is to different types put together.The names are Etoposide and Cisplatin. Wondering if anyone has gone...

MY husband is starting a 3 day treatment on Monday. It is to different types put...

jmwife330

•4 years ago

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Fit or unfit for chemo (Docetaxel)?

As many of You know, my father (66) was just diagnosed with mPC, with widespread bone mets. He is already on Leuprolide/Bicalutamida, and we are thinking...

As many of You know, my father (66) was just diagnosed with mPC, with widesprea...

olloreda

•4 years ago

21 Replies

Looking for specific MO doctor recommendations, considering changing MO, consult first.

Hi, sorry for flooding this list. Looking for recommendations for specific MOs, considering change in MO, consult first. Considering Johns Hopkins,...

Hi, sorry for flooding this list. Looking for recommendations for specific MOs,...

Barbara345

•4 years ago

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After chemo, PSA risen from 0.149 (Dec), 0.192, 0.396, 0.833 today. Should I be concerned?

Did 6 infusion docetaxel which ended in Nov. I have multiple mets at the femur, lymph nodes and spine. Then started with Lucrin and Zometa ( once every three...

Did 6 infusion docetaxel which ended in Nov. I have multiple mets at the femur, ...

bellyhappy58

•4 years ago

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Boswellia? Other things for CRPC?

I answered one post on this, but want to put this out to others --- anyone familiar with Boswellia powder or extract, and what amount to use and where to get...

I answered one post on this, but want to put this out to others --- anyone famil...

Barbara345

•4 years ago

21 Replies

Article about blood type and Covid-19 virus

I found an article about blood type and the virus. If you have type O, that is the best for fighting it off, the next is type AB and B. If you have type A then...

I found an article about blood type and the virus. If you have type O, that is t...

Captain_Dave

•4 years ago

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Alkaline phos rising yet symptoms lessing?

My husband began Zolodex close to 2 weeks ago. He's a 13 year Stage IV survivor. His alk phos is increasing and yet after he did the initial Casodex, got the...

My husband began Zolodex close to 2 weeks ago. He's a 13 year Stage IV survivor...

Bluebird11

•4 years ago

7 Replies

COVID-19 & Abnormal Coagulation.

Recent papers below. As some will know, I am very interested in PCa-related coagulation. I believe that control of microclots may prevent metastasis (&...

Recent papers below. As some will know, I am very interested in PCa-related coag...

pjoshea13

•4 years ago

14 Replies

5'th Taxotere Infusion next Thursday Updates

Hello fellow Travelers, Synopsis of my Journey: Diag 2009 Gleason 9, Prostatectomy, 2010 RT 13 wks, 2012 begin Lupron, run through all androgen blockers until...

Hello fellow Travelers, Synopsis of my Journey: Diag 2009 Gleason 9, Prostatecto...

zenbee13

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Zoladex 2 1/2 yrs what's next

Hi all I have been on Zoladex for 2 1/2 years my PSA test last week has gone from 0.01 in January 2020 to now been 0.2 Im guessing by this the Zoladex has...

Hi all I have been on Zoladex for 2 1/2 years my PSA test last week has gone fro...

Chubby42

•4 years ago

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Is it crpc after 22 months of diagnose?

My psa has risen from 0.08 on 4 Jan 2020 to 0.972 ng/dl on 23 Rd april 2020 with testosterone level 9..I am on bicalutamide 50 mg od frm last 22 month..psa at...

My psa has risen from 0.08 on 4 Jan 2020 to 0.972 ng/dl on 23 Rd april 2020 with...

Rafithussain

•4 years ago

18 Replies

Posts - Advanced Prostate Cancer | HealthUnlocked

Advanced Prostate Cancer

All posts for April 2020

WELL ITS ON NOW

Stony Brook Estrogen Trial for COVID-19.

Should I still have my Zoladex injection

Need Boston area help

Message editing

Casodex and Lupron

PSA still increases after 2 months of Lucrin

Do Medical Oncologists tell us about clinical trials at other hospitals, or must we find them ourselves? Any specific doctors or hospitals?

71 yo, Gleason 10

Does Casodex Cause Testosterone Spike?

Stereotactic Ablative Radiotherapy for Management of Spinal Metastases

Anti-inflammatory for PCa and Covid?

Xtandi side effects?

Is Artemisinin effective in fighting prostate cancer?

Dad diagnosed with bone mets, confused, need some info plz..

Found cancer by TURP

Flomax & COVID-19 Survival

Curiosity

Lynparza [Olaparib] news

Treatment for high grade neuroendocrine small cell

Fit or unfit for chemo (Docetaxel)?

Looking for specific MO doctor recommendations, considering changing MO, consult first.

After chemo, PSA risen from 0.149 (Dec), 0.192, 0.396, 0.833 today. Should I be concerned?

Boswellia? Other things for CRPC?

Article about blood type and Covid-19 virus

Alkaline phos rising yet symptoms lessing?

COVID-19 & Abnormal Coagulation.

5'th Taxotere Infusion next Thursday Updates

Zoladex 2 1/2 yrs what's next

Is it crpc after 22 months of diagnose?

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